Soul Medicine

Love Needs To Prevail Over Law Deuteronomy 21:18-21 18If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, 19his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. 20They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a...

Some Still Will Deny Christ, Even When The Evidence Is Is Real Acts 4:15-17 15So they ordered them to withdraw from the Sanhedrin and then conferred together. 16“What are we going to do with these men?” they asked. “Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it. 17But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to...

With Courage They Testified! Does That Describe You? Acts 4:13-14 13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say.

There Is No Other Name And There Is No Other Way Than Jesus. He Alone Is The Way: Believe and Receive Acts 4:12 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

AMEN! John 19:30 30When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Proclaim Him In All Environments Acts 4:8-10 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 10then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God rai...

We Should Stand Boldly Before Accusers, Do We? Acts 4:5-7 5The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest’s family. 7They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”

Be Bold For The Lord And Be Willing To Share Acts 4:1-4 1The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until...

Never Give Up On God And Sharing His Message Acts 3:24-26 24“In addition, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those after him, have also announced these days. 25You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors, saying to Abraham, And all the families of the earth will be blessed through your offspring. 26God raised up His Servant and sent Him fir...

Listen To Everything That Jesus Has To Say By Reading God’s Word Acts 3:21-23 21Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. 23Anyone who does not listen to him will be...

God Told Us He Would Send Jesus Christ Acts 3:18-20 18But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.

ALWAYS Give Jesus The Glory And Honor Acts 3:16-17 16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. 17“Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.

Who Killed Jesus? We Did! But He Loves Us Still. Acts 3:13-15 13The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 14You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15You killed the author of life, but God raised...

Look For Teachable Moments To Share The Gospel. God will Create The Opportunity; Take On The Responsibility Acts 3:11-12 11While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or go...

Walk With The Shepherd, Allow Him To Lead. That Takes Humility John 14:24-26 24Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. 25“All this I have spoken while still with you. 26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have...

How Do You Treat The Miracle God Created In You? PRAISE HIM And Allow Him To Use Your Story To Touch Lives. Acts 3:8-10 8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful...

Share Christ And Give Him The Credit Acts 3:6-7 6Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.

God Is Telling Us “Look At Me!” Take The Time To Give Him Your Full Attention Acts 3:2-5 2Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5S...

Pray, Pray, Pray - Constant, Consistent, Concentrated Acts 3:1 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon.

As Believers It Is Important To Gather As A Body To Exemplify The Love Of Jesus Acts 2:45-47 45They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number d...

Be Involved With Other Followers Of Christ Acts 2:42-44 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common.

Live Your Following Of Christ Publicly Never Allowing It To Be Secret Acts 2:40-41 40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Repent, Turn And FOLLOW Christ; Keys To Living With And For Christ Acts 2:37-39 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is fo...

Claiming Jesus Makes Him Your Savior, Lord, Messiah And King Acts 2:32-36 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand 35until I ma...

May Our Tongues Rejoice And Our Bodies Live In Hope, Because Of Our Faith Acts 2:29-31 29“Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of t...